text: The moment you began debating ecru vs. beige, you should have seen the writing on the wall: You're surrounded by boring. Replace the proverbial with actual rad lettering by roaming muralist and street artist Zak Meers. Holding degrees in product design and visual communication, Meers has spent the past year turning forlorn walls into colorful canvases in Detroit and San Francisco. He's known in creative circles for his new folk art and large-scale signage; we know him as the devastatingly charming and talented brother of a former longtime DailyCandy editor. Past works include psychedelic toon-like swirls, color-block wording, faces, and animals. Though you can chat beforehand to make requests, we suggest handing over total creative license. Murals take about five hours, cost $3 per square foot, and can be painted indoors or out. Word to the wise: Meers leaves town September 5. Meaning you have only two weeks to break out of that eggshell. To arrange a mural, email email@example.com: Courtesy of Zak Meers


text:
Illinois Learning Standards
Stage F - Physical Development
Students who meet the standard can demonstrate physical competency in individual and team sports, creative movement, and leisure and work-related activities.
- Create combinations of locomotor/non-locomotor movement and manipulative skills in selected activities.
- Demonstrate locomotor/non-locomotor skills while manipulating objects.
- Practice combinations of sport related skills using correct form.
- List specific elements of proper form for various sport skills.
- Use vocabulary specific to activities, games, or sport.
Students who meet the standard can analyze various movement concepts and applications.
- Develop movement skills that demonstrate mechanically correct form (moving into position, establishing a balanced base, preparatory phase, movement phase, follow through, and return to base).
- Define additional biomechanical principles (e.g., spin, rebound).
- Apply concepts of effort, flow, space, and time into establishment of mechanically correct form (moving into position, establishing a balanced base, preparatory phase, movement phase, follow through, and return to base).
Students who meet the standard can demonstrate knowledge of rules, safety and strategies during physical activity.
- Adhere to safety procedures during activity.
- Create safety rules for specific activities, games, or sports.
- Discuss the potential consequences of participating in a safe and unsafe environment during activity.
- Demonstrate cooperative strategies during activity.
- Apply offensive, defensive, and cooperative strategies in selected activities, games, or sports.
- Follow rules when participating in a wide variety of activities, games, or sports.
- Define the components of good sportsmanship.
Students who meet the standard know and can apply the principles and components of health-related fitness.
- Discuss the effects of physical activity on current and future health.
- Perform physical activity that will benefit cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.
- Participate in health-enhancing levels of physical activity on a daily basis.
- Participate in a progression of activities that will maintain or improve personal fitness levels.
Students who meet the standard can assess individual fitness levels.
- Compare one's rate of perceived exertion to one's heart rate after activity.
- Participate in a variety of assessments in addition to Fitnessgram.
- Match health-related fitness components to a valid assessment of each component.
- Define and evaluate: target heart rate zone, maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, recovering heart rate, and rate of perceived exertion.
- Explain how to figure out target heart rate zone.
Students who meet the standard can set goals based upon fitness data and develop, implement, and monitor an individual fitness improvement plan.
- Select an additional health-related fitness goal and based on Fitnessgram results, write a list of activities to accomplish the goal.
- Monitor progress in reaching the goal.
Students who meet the standard can demonstrate individual responsibility during group physical activities.
- List what the different roles are that students have in group physical activity.
- Identify components of the decision-making process (i.e., D.E.C.I.D.E model).
- Demonstrate the ability to remain on task when participating in physical activity.
- Explain all the rules of safety and why each rule is important in group physical activity.
- Engage in safe physical activity when a leader is officiating (e.g., apply safety procedures and rules).
- Create rules for physical activities.
- List individual behaviors that can positively and/or negatively affect the success of a group.
Students who meet the standard can demonstrate cooperative skills during structured group physical activity.
- Identify and define characteristics of an effective leader.
- Identify a variety of supportive roles within a cooperative group setting.
- Identify responsible decision-making skills regarding use of time and rules application.
- Identify the steps in a decision-making model.
- Respect decisions made by others in activity concerning rules, procedures, and process.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Recognize individual differences in performance within a group.
Return to Physical Development & Health Classroom Assessments and Performance Descriptors

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Michael Shelley's musical experience and career now span over 5 decades.
His music and songs reflect an artistic maturity and awareness that extends beyond the confines of any one genre,
though the material would be typically described as electronic music, he would always hope to have 'style' be more important than 'genre'.
Michael Shelley hopes that his music would be immediately identified as something new and something different
and that the listener would certainly sense that the ...


text:
Scotch Corner Skeeby Hotel
Travelodge Scotch Corner Skeeby Hotel
|Price per room per night
|Family Room
|Flexible rate (Cancel up until noon on the date of arrival)
About this hotel
If you're looking for hassle-free accommodation in Skeeby, Scotch Corner Skeeby is the ideal solution. Located just 15 miles from Teesside Airport and 8 miles from Darlington train station, the hotel has excellent transport links and is close to a diverse range of local attractions.
If you're looking for some fun around the racetrack, Croft Race Circuit is only 5 miles away and offers once-in-a-lifetime driving experiences for all ages. Croft has been staging major races since 1996, including the British Touring Car Championship and the British Superbike Championship. Thrill seekers will also be in their element at Lightwater Valley Theme Park, which can be found 25 miles away. With rides suited to all ages, this promises an exciting day out and a chance to tackle the longest roller coaster in Europe!
Directions supplied by Travelodge
Located on the A1 northbound just half a mile south of the Scotch Corner. After the turn off for Catterick continue for approximately 1 mile and look out for the sign for 'Skeeby/Richmond'. Continue for approximately 100 yards after the 'Skeeby/Richmond' turn off, you will find the Travelodge situated behind the Little Chef. Please be aware it is a short turn-off into the hotel.
Plan your journey
Calls cost 10 pence per minute from a standard BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. Bookings made through the Central Reservations call centre are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of £2.50 per call.
Our Most Flexible Rate
These rates are still great value, but offer the most freedom to change bookings. Bookings are fully flexible and can be cancelled up until 12 noon on the day of arrival
Our Best Rate
This is a saver rate. This rate is Non refundable. You can amend them up to 21 days before arrival for a £5 fee.
Twin Occupancy
Please note that the sofa bed/pull out bed in the room will be made up before your arrival.


text:
Focusing On Bicycle Etiquette For Harmony On The RoadJune 22nd, 2013
Riding a bike is certainly freeing, and you're able to get fresh air and exercise in all at once. However, you need to pay attention to some important rules. First of all, if the town in which you are riding offers a bike lane, you need to stay in it. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and everyone else on the road at a risk.
On top of that, you must pay attention to stop signs and street lights. They are there Read the rest of this entry »


text:
You're leaving Wedding Paper Divas to see the Deal of the Day at our parent site, Tiny Prints.
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"I have received TONS of compliments on these Save the Dates. My family and friends have said this is the best save the date they have ever received! I was more than happy with the photo quality and how they turned out. Couldn't have been happier!"
"The magnet was great! My fiancée & I handed them out at our engagement party and our guests loved it! My only complaint is that the template does not accommodate very many characters for name and location. Otherwise it's perfect!"
"So happy we went with this save the date. Its very unique! And we have had a lot of compliments! The design team were very friendly and I really enjoyed being able to chat with someone about my concerns online. really neat that this website offers that! Cant wait to order my invites!"
"We ordered these save-the-date postcards, and were thrilled with the final product! The available personalization options were perfect, and we were grateful for the complementary review of our layout and text prior to printing. The cards were printed and shipped within days of ordering, and we were able to mail them out the same week! We've already gotten feedback from friends and family on how beautifully the cards turned out."
"I ordered this magnet for our destination wedding. I fell in love with it when I first saw it on the website and after searching for others, none came even close to this one! We received many compliments from our guests, highly recommend it. The shipping was fast and efficient. The picture quality is good, could be better, but we loved it anyway! It would be great if they had matching invites, announcements, and thank you cards."


text:
School District of New Berlin News
Information for the New Berlin community on school district news, events, and celebrations of success.
Ike Students Recognized for Academic Excellence
Congratulations to the following New Berlin Eisenhower students on their major academic accomplishments! The School District of New Berlin Board of Education recognized these students at their October 8 meeting.
Nitish Katta - ACT score of 36
Minhi Kang - NAfME (National Association for Music Education) All National Honor Ensemble
David Brandt - National Merit Semi-Finalist
Amy Bronikowski - National Merit Semi-Finalist
Rachel Rush - National Merit Semi-Finalist
Zhanyuan Xing - National Merit Semi-Finalist
Nicole Pandl - National Merit Commended Student
Stephanie Seymour - National Merit Commended Student
Jacob Zimmerman - National Merit Commended Student
Long-range Facilities Plan Information
As previewed in the September 2012 issue of the District Digest and presented at the district's Budget Hearing on September 24, the School District of New Berlin is currently developing a Long-range Facilities Plan. The Board of Education will begin the process of determining the scope of the plan at its October 22 meeting. SDNB anticipates a thorough review of needs, plans and financing options to be considered over the course of the fiscal year.
Click here for an FAQ on the Long-range Facilities Plan process,


text:
Spring training for the Phillies officially begins next Tuesday in Clearwater, Florida.
On Wednesday, the Phillies clubhouse crew loaded up the team's truck to take everything from sunflower seeds to hundreds of bats down south.
Six hundred hats and 2,400 baseballs along with 15 cases of gum will also make the trip as the 2013 baseball season gets closer.
The Phillies appear to be prepared for spring training, but just how good will they be in the regular season?
FOX 29's Howard Eskin and Tom Sredenschek break down the good and the bad for the team.


text:
London Excel Hotel
Travelodge London Excel Hotel
|Price per room per night
|Double Room
|Flexible rate (Cancel up until noon on the date of arrival)
Important information
For guests using Sat Navs, we recommend using postcode E16 2QT.
About this hotel
This location is not only perfect for anyone needing to attend the London Excel Centre, but also for those wanting to access several other London attractions such as London Greenwich, Canary Wharf or the world-famous West End. London Excel Hotel is incredibly well connected, with London City Airport and the DLR Royal Albert Underground within half a mile. DLR Canning Town Underground can be found just 1.9 miles away, adding plenty more travel routes in and out of the area. It is also just 1.6 miles to the University of East London, making it ideal for those visiting students studying there.
This is a new hotel and has recently been updated with our fresh new look and features Travelodge's new room design complete with Dreamer Bed so you can be sure of a great night's sleep
Useful Information
Access to The O2
Just 1.5 miles away is the Emirates Air Line, this connects Emirates Royal Docks (North Terminal) and Emirates Greenwich Peninsula (South Terminal) and allows quick public transport near to The O2.
Transport links near London
- DLR Royal Albert Underground - 0.2 milesView map
- London City Aiport - 0.5 milesView map
- Emirates Royal Docks - 1.5 milesView map
- DLR Canning Town Undergound - 1.9 milesView map
- Heathrow Airport - 25 milesView map
Places to visit in and around London
- London Excel Centre - 0.8 milesView map
- University of East London - 1.6 milesView map
- Canary Wharf - 4 milesView map
- London Greenwich - 4 milesView map
- West Ham Football Club - 4 milesView map
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - 5.6 milesView map
- Tower Bridge - 7 milesView map
- London O2 - 7.4 milesView map
- West End - 9 milesView map
Directions supplied by Travelodge
From A406 take signs to Excel and London City Airport, pass the roundabouts named Cyprus and Beckton Park, and at the third roundabout take the first exit towards Newham Council. Turn right at the mini roundabout and the Travelodge will be on the right hand side after the Royal Albert DLR Station. If coming from the North Woolwich Road or City Airport, take Connaught Bridge over the river with City Airport on your right - at the next two roundabouts take a right up to Newham Council Building and then a right at the mini-roundabout and the Travelodge will be on the right hand side after the Royal Albert DLR Station. The closest DLR is Royal Albert.
Please Note: Not all Sat Navs will locate the Travelodge using the hotel post code, some will find the hotel using E16 2QT
Plan your journey
Calls cost 10 pence per minute from a standard BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary. Bookings made through the Central Reservations call centre are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of £2.50 per call.
Our Most Flexible Rate
These rates are still great value, but offer the most freedom to change bookings. Bookings are fully flexible and can be cancelled up until 12 noon on the day of arrival
Our Best Rate
This is a saver rate. This rate is Non refundable. You can amend them up to 21 days before arrival for a £5 fee.
Twin Occupancy
Please note that the sofa bed/pull out bed in the room will be made up before your arrival.


text:
Environmental Initiatives
Improving ocean policy through sound science.
The time to save our last great wild places is now.
Accelerating clean energy solutions.
The Pew coordinated Shark Alliance coalition welcomed the long-awaited proposal today from the European Commission for closing the loopholes in the European Union (EU) shark finning ban.
More than 170 marine scientists from Australia and overseas have joined together to raise concerns that critical areas for marine life in the South West of Australia have been ignored in a Federal Government plan for new marine parks.
Four former Australians of the Year have written to the Prime Minister to call for urgent action to protect South West marine life from the threats of over fishing and potential oil spills. Key areas needing protection include Perth Canyon, Geographe Bay near Bunbury, Abrolhos Islands near Geraldton and nearby Kangaroo Island.
The European Commission took a step in the right direction when they proposed a major fisheries fix to Council and Parliament. The proposal included solid targets for the recovery of European fish stocks and the creation of a market in fishing rights.
With the launch of a new video, the Pew Clean Energy Program hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of increasing the fuel efficiency—or miles-per-gallon (MPG)—standards for cars and light trucks to as high as 60 MPG by 2025.
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, senior adviser to the Clean Energy Program, visited Little Rock to kick off a national campaign to highlight how clean energy policies can help create jobs, stimulate innovation, spur private investment and enhance America's competitiveness in the global clean energy race.
Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30 percent increase from the previous year.
As of March 23, 2011, former Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will serve as a senior advisor in the efforts to promote clean energy policies that create jobs, stimulate innovation, spur investment and enhance America's competitiveness in the global clean energy race.
In February 2011, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Committee on Fisheries (UN FAO COFI) agreed to examine the extent that the International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-Sharks) had been implemented.
In January 2011, The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands banned the possession, sale, trade, or distribution of shark fins, spurring discussion of similar legislation in Guam and further building momentum for shark conservation in the Pacific region.
The Obama administration has issued new standards for offshore drilling and worker protection.
We worked with fishery managers on a plan to save nine dwindling species, including the critically imperiled Warsaw grouper, which can weigh up to 400 pounds and grow to eight feet but whose population has plummeted to just six percent of healthy levels.
In December 2010, the U.S. Shark Conservation Act passed both the Senate and the House and was signed into law by President Obama in January 2011.
Since its creation in 2006, the Shark Alliance has promoted protection measures for vulnerable sharks and rays in Europe.
In December 2010, Canada's environment minister took a major step towards protecting Lancaster Sound by proposing boundaries for the Arctic's first national marine conservation area that would encompass almost 45,000 square kilometers – or twice the size of Lake Erie.
In December 2010, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission passed an improved research plan for better reporting of shark catches and monitoring of the data to track what species are being caught and whether their status is imperiled.
In November 2010, the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) adopted a ban on the retention of any oceanic whitetip sharks, a ban on the retention of any hammerhead sharks caught in ICCAT fisheries, and data collection requirements for shortfin mako sharks.
A science based blueprint for managing Australia's oceans, which provides the federal government with a detailed roadmap to make accurate decisions about it plans for new marine sanctuaries, was developed to safeguard marine life and protect economic and social interests.
The Pew Environment Group's European Marine Programme initiated and is supporting www.fishsubsidy.org, a website that allows decision makers and the public to see in detail how and where EU fishing subsidies have been spent.
In September 2010, Palauan President Toribiong and Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa signed an official declaration challenging world leaders to prohibit shark fishing in their countries' waters (Honduras declared a full moratorium on shark fishing in February 2010).
The Pew-led OCEAN2012 coalition bolstered support for a strong reform of the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) by presenting 25,859 petition signatures to EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki, calling on her to prioritize the health of the marine environment in the CFP reform.
Research results on the gaps in RFMO measures to combat illegal fishing through port State measures were presented at the annual meetings of key RFMOs
Presentation of our research results at the annual meetings of key RFMOs to advocate for the strengthening of their port State measures in line with the PSMA.
The New England Fishery Management Council is currently developing a plan to improve oversight and reduce bycatch in the fishery.
In August 2010, the MAFMC became the first council in the nation to commit to establishing annual catch limits and accountability measures in their managed fish stocks.
The summer flounder, an iconic Mid-Atlantic fish known on the water as fluke, is currently under a rebuilding plan to return the population to healthy levels after decades of overfishing.
In summer 2010, the campaign worked with Inuit groups to question the federal government's plans for oil-related seismic testing in Lancaster Sound.
On July 30, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act, a bill that would fundamentally transform our nation's approach to oil and gas extraction off our coasts.
The White House announces the creation of a unifying ocean policy that will protect key natural resources and ensure that sustainability will drive future economic activities offshore and close to shore.
Countries implementing the Port State Measures Agreement need the tools to do so.
Launch of the PSMA implementation toolkit and publication of the report, "A Methodology for Capacity Needs Assessments towards implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement."
In June of 2010, new science revealed that pollock was not overfished and overfishing was not occurring.
The results of two years of intensive research were published in the highly respected and peer-reviewed journal Science.
Publication of article on results of research on port State performance as a policy forum piece in Science magazine.
In March 2010, President Obama decided not to offer new oil and gas leases in 107,812 square miles of the U.S. Arctic Ocean until at least 2012, and ordered reviews of scientific research and oil spill response.
We presented our cutting-edge analysis of the measures adopted and gaps that remain for comprehensive port State measures to be addressed by Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, at the UN Fish Stocks Review Conference.
Since June 2009, the Pew-led OCEAN2012 coalition has engaged decision-makers and stakeholders in the reform of the Europe Union's Common Fisheries Policy at all levels.
Presentation of our research on port State performance and on a gap analysis of port State measures adopted by RFMOs at the UN Fish Stocks Review Conference, along with policy recommendations.
May 1, 2010, marked the beginning of new sector management for New England's groundfish fleet.
In May 2010, the United Nations Fish Stocks Review Conference final recommendations included the need to collect species-specific data for shark species caught in both directed shark fisheries or as accidental catch in other fisheries, conducting biological assessments that drive conservation and management measures for these sharks, and strengthening enforcement of existing prohibitions on shark finning -- including requiring that sharks be landed with their fins naturally attached (the most effective way of preventing shark finning).
A week after the Obama administration issued a statement in support of a State of Colorado proposal to open areas within 4.4 million acres of roadless national forest to new coal mining and oil and gas development, more than 500 scientists from across the country called on the Obama administration to stand behind the national roadless rule.
In 2007, President Bush signed into law the first increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks in more than 30 years.
In March 2010, President Obama withdrew Alaska's Bristol Bay from the national offshore energy plan, protecting the world's largest wild sockeye salmon run and 52,234 square miles from offshore drilling until 2017.
The Alliance for Global Conservation has had numerous successes, including the introduction of the bipartisan Global Conservation Act in both the U.S. House and Senate.
In March 2010, the Maldives announced a ban on shark fishing in its entire exclusive economic zone, providing protection to sharks in 923,000 square kilometers of the Indian Ocean.
Using a combination of innovative technologies, the Save Our Marine Life alliance released a video that captured the stunning marine life of the relatively unknown underwater canyons and submerged mountain ranges of Western Australia's southern waters.
The European Marine Programme supported the adoption by the EU of a Control Regulation that establishes a Community system for control, inspection and enforcement in order to ensure compliance with the rules of the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy.
In December, 2009, as a result of the Shark Alliance's advocacy efforts to ensure proper implementation of the CPOA, the European fishery for porbeagle, considered Critically Endangered in the Northeast Atlantic by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, was closed and science based fishing limits were adopted for spurdog and deep-sea sharks.
The European fishery for porbeagle, considered Critically Endangered in the Northeast Atlantic by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, was closed in December 2009, as a result of advocacy efforts by the Pew-led Shark Alliance to ensure proper implementation of the EU action plan for sharks.
In December 2009, the federal government signed an agreement with the government of Nunavut and an Inuit organization to work toward a national marine conservation area in Lancaster Sound.
The first legally binding fisheries agreement since the mid-1990s was agreed at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
In November 2009, the New England Fishery Management Council used the best science available to set lower catch levels for the Atlantic herring fishery.
In November 2009 at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting, member countries agreed to ban the retention and landing of big eye thresher sharks in the Atlantic Ocean.
The National Marine Fisheries Service enacted new monitoring requirements in November 2009 for herring midwater trawlers fishing in protected areas, called groundfish closed areas, off of Cape Cod. These
Adoption of the Agreement on Port State Measures (PDF) to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (PSMA) by the Conference of the FAO.
The United Kingdom adopted a complete ban on the removal of shark fins on board vessels requiring that sharks are landed with their fins naturally attached.
The Pew-led Shark Alliance and its member groups were instrumental in the adoption by Spain of national legislation banning fishing for 11 species of hammerhead and thresher sharks.
In September 2009 at the United Nations General Assembly, Palauan President Johnson Toribiong declared the waters surrounding Palau as a national shark sanctuary.
In August 2009, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke approved the Arctic Fishery Management Plan that closed nearly 200,000 square miles of the U.S. Arctic Ocean north of the Bering Strait to commercial fishing.
In August 2009, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold a lower court decision reinstating the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
Launch of the Port State Performance research website – with information on port State performance of countries around the globe.
A nine-year rebuilding plan for bluefish ended in success.
Nearly 5 million people will visit the Grand Canyon this year, and while the Canyon itself may be timeless, its surroundings are not.
In May 2010, the Obama administration provided a "Time Out" for activities in roadless areas, in response to a call from Pew Environment Group, until conflicts in the court were overcome.
Conservation groups praised Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett's announcement to establish a Conservation Zone over the Coral Sea within Australian waters. Permanent protection of the Coral Sea would make it the largest protected marine area on Earth.
In 2009, Oregon created its first marine reserves at Otter Rock and Redfish Rocks, and selected Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Cape Perpetua and Cape Arago for consideration as future reserves.
The Pew Environment Group's Australia Program joined forces with the Australian Floodplains Association, the Cooper's Creek Protection Group and the Wilderness Society to seek support from political parties for the permanent protection of river waters in the Channel Country from over extraction and pollution.
In February 2009, the Pew-led Shark Alliance coalition and its member groups played an instrumental role in pushing through the European Commission's Community Plan of Action for sharks (CPOA), which includes commitments to strengthen the EU finning regulation, implement science-based fishing limits and protect endangered shark and ray species.
The Pew-led Shark Alliance coalition and its member groups played an instrumental role in the European Commission's adoption of the Community Plan of Action for sharks (CPOA), which includes commitments to strengthen the EU shark finning regulation, implement science-based fishing limits and protect endangered shark and ray species.
Register for updates and action items from Pew on the issues, campaigns and research you care about.
Copyright(c) 1996-2012 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved.


text:
FEATURES: The innovative super stretch fabric that always springs back perfectly after use. Featuring a pointy back pocket design. The regular waist hugs your hips perfectly. So there'll be no muffin effect with these. REASON TO WEAR: That oh-so-authentic denim feeling, with super stretch fabric. Our tightest Regular waist jeans in the season's collection. For that oh-so-slender leg look.
Model is wearing a size 27 and is 175cm/5'7''


text:
Hayward HAY-05-188 - Hayward Pro Series 24 Inch Sand Filter With Valve - S244S
- Item#:
- Our Price:
- $529.99 Save: $150.00 (22%)
List Price: $679.99
Hayward Pro Series sand filters deliver crystal clear water through advanced pool filter technology for pools of all types and sizes. And, since this sand filter requires minimal care, users will appreciate its added convenience. The durable housing is molded of corrosion proof polymeric materials. Additional features include an advanced, self-cleaning lateral system for smooth, efficient flow and totally balanced backwashing. Plus, with the included Hayward 6-position Vari-Flo™ control valve, you can quickly dial any of the valve/filter functions for easier operation and maximum efficiency.
The Hayward S244S 24 Inch Sand Filter includes a 1.5 inch side mount 6-position Vari-Flo Valve.
Hayward Pro Series Filter Brochure
The Hayward S244S 24 inch Pro Series High Rate Sand Filter is built with a top diffuser which evenly distributes water over the sand providing the best filtration possible while the self cleaning 360 degree laterals provide an efficient flow of clean water to your pool for balanced flow and more thorough backwashes. The filter operates for shorter periods of time with it's full-flow technology ultimately saving you money. Built to last, Pro Series Sand Filters are molded with durable, corrosion-proof reinforced thermoplastic.
- Top diffuser ensures even distribution of water of sand
- Full sized internal plumbing provides a free flowing, performance
- Corrosion proof, all weather filter tank made of durable material
- Flange clamp design allows for 360 degree rotation of valve
- Under drain assembly with precision engineered slotted laterals
- Molded drain plug provides easy draining of tank
- Rugged corrosion proof base
- Side mount 1.5 Inch 6-position Vari-Flo filter valve included
- 1 Year warranty on filter tank
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We expect our customers to be 100% satisfied with the products we sell and the service we provide. If at any time in the next 30 days you are NOT 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may send your purchase back for a refund or store credit for the price paid for the merchandise (minus what you paid for shipping), or you may exchange it for another item in our store.


text:
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VARIABLE STAR OBSERVERS 25 Birch Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA BITNET: aavso@cfa8 SPAN: nssdca::cfa8::aavso Tel. 617-354-0484 FAX 617-354-0665 AAVSO ALERT NOTICE 144 (May 6, 1991) SUPERNOVA IN NGC 4902 Robert McNaught, Anglo-Australian Telescope, informs us of the discovery of a supernova in NGC 4902 by AAVSO member Robert O. Evans, Hazelbrook, Australia. The discovery was made on May 5.49 UT at visual magnitude 13.5-14. The supernova is offset from the nucleus of the galaxy 13.9" east, 10.7" north. The position of the supernova (1950.0, from R. McNaught) is: RA 12h 58m 22.55s Decl. -14deg 14' 29.8" According to McNaught, "The supernova ... is situated just on the edge of the bar and inside the ring" of the galaxy. Please use the accompanying AAVSO preliminary "d" scale chart of SV Vir and the Thompson/Bryan chart of NGC 4856 for sequences for observing the supernova, and report your observations to AAVSO HQ so we may forward them to the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams. Our congratulations to Bob on his latest discovery! MONITORING OF 1910-33 RY SAGITIARII Observers are reminded of the upcoming observing run with the IUE on R Y Sgr (see AAVSO Alert Notice 138). This R Coronae Borealis star is gradually returning to maximum light after its recent minimum. Please monitor R Y Sgr throughout the month of May, particularly on May 22 and 31, when the IUE observations will be made, and please telephone your estimates in on May 20 and May 29, so we may inform the astronomers. The AAVSO HQ answering machine (617-354-0484) is on nights and weekends. Thank you very much for your efforts and astronomical contributions. Clear Skies! Good Observing! Janet A. Mattei Director
[1] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/web-publications
[2] http://www.aavso.org/print/1555


text:
National Philharmonic
« Return to Calendar
Sunday, January 6, 2013 | Start Time: 03:00 PM
Music Center At Strathmore | North Bethesda, Md
Mozart and the Voice of the ViolaStefan Jackiw, violin Victoria Chang, viola Piotr Gajewski, conductor
The rich sound of the viola is showcased in this concert.Violist Victoria Chiang brings her "deep and communicative sound" (Baltimore Sun) to Telemann's Concerto for Viola. Mendelssohn expands the role of the viola in the String Symphony No. 9, a brilliant and animated piece influenced by the classicist Haydn, but demonstrating a more modern and intimate style. The concert culminates with Mozart's masterful Sinfonia Concertante, featuring charming exchanges between violist Ms. Chiang, the stellar violinist Stefan Jackiw and the orchestra.
Telemann Concert for Viola
Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 9
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante


text:
Posts by Craig Rosen
Avril Lavigne Fires Back at Racism Charges in 'Hello Kitty' Video, Experts Weigh InCraig Rosen at Yahoo Music14 hrs ago
Avril Lavigne has been taking a ton of heat from her Japanese-themed "Hello Kitty" video, which was leaked on Tuesday. Some have called it racist, while others have said it's just plain terrible.
Lavigne has apparently seen the criticism — or at least heard of the complaints — and has fired back about the alleged racism in the clip, which features the "Sk8er Boi" singer playfully dancing with four identically dressed Harajuku Girls, chowing down on sushi, and drinking sake.
RACIST??? LOLOLOL!!! I love Japanese culture and I spend half of my time in Japan. I flew to Tokyo to shoot this video…
— Avril Lavigne (@AvrilLavigne) April 24, 2014
…specifically for my Japanese fans, WITH my Japanese label, Japanese choreographers AND a Japanese director IN Japan.
We reached out to a few people affiliated with the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago to get their take on the clip. Neither thought it was racist, but one was slightly troubled by the video.
Nathan East Goes Solo With 'Daft Funk'Craig Rosen at The New Now1 day ago
He's played with everyone from Eric Clapton and Phil Collins to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Beyonce, as well as his own jazz combo, Fourplay. Now, after three decades of making music, bassist Nathan East has released his first solo album, appropriately titled "Nathan East." "Daft Funk," one of the tracks on the album, is East's attempt to build on the feel-good vibes of Daft Punk's monster hit "Get Lucky." East played on that song as well as other tracks on "Random Access Memories," and joined the helmeted duo of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rogers and Stevie Wonder in performing the Grammy-winning tune on the Grammy Awards. Now East has released a video clip for "Daft Funk," a track he co-wrote with guitarist Michael Thompson and that also features Ray Parker Jr. of "Ghostbusters" fame on guitar. East first met Parker Jr. 30 years ago when they were both hired to work a session recording a jingle for Hertz Rent-a-Car. Here's an exclusive premiere of the video for the track, produced by the Yamaha Entertainment Group with animation by David Bennett.
10 Facts You Might Have Not Known About HAIMCraig Rosen at The New Now2 days ago
Sister-act band HAIM made their debut as the musical guests on "Saturday Night Live" last year, and were one of the breakout acts of Coachella this month. With HAIM (pronounced like the Hebrew phrase L'chaim, not like late teen idol Corey Haim) currently blowing up, we thought we'd give you the rundown on the trio consisting of Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim.
1. They were born in different years and months, but their birthdays fall sequentially on the 14th (Este, March 14, 1986), 15th (Alana, Dec. 15, 1991), and 16th (Danielle, Feb. 16, 1989) day of the months they were born in.
A 'Beverly Hills 90210′ Flashback With Jimmer from the Rave-UpsCraig Rosen at Yahoo Music7 days ago
Jimmer Podrasky wrapped up his residency Wednesday night at Lucy's 51 in Toluca Lake, Calif. to promote his excellent return effort "The Would-Be Plans" by performing with the Rave-Ups. That's the same band he led back in the '80s when they landed a spot in "Pretty in Pink" and were inexplicably left off the soundtrack. Still, the Rave-Ups prevailed —at least for a while — landing a major-label contract with Epic Records and another high-profile gig, playing on the teen soap "Beverly Hills 90210."
During the original show's decade-long run, a number of bands, ranging from the Flaming Lips and the Cramps to Color Me Badd and Maroon 5 predecessors Kara's Flowers, also appeared on the show.
Lorde Comes Face to Face With Real-Life Inspiration for 'Royals'Craig Rosen at Yahoo Music7 days ago
With its lyrics about "Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece, jet planes, islands and tigers on a gold leash," it may surprise you to learn that Lorde's monster hit "Royals" wasn't inspired by P. Diddy or some other bling-loving rapper, but legendary baseball player George Brett.
Now, after months of near-misses, Lorde, 17, and Brett, 60, have connected. The two finally met on Tuesday in Las Vegas, following Lorde's concert at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Brett called the meeting "awesome" and described the Grammy winner as "such a sweet little girl." Speaking to TMZ, the baseball legend said he had a crash course in Lorde music before the meeting: "I actually downloaded her music off iTunes and listened to in on the plane ride to Vegas."
Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Visit to Fan's Bridal ShowerCraig Rosen at Our Country8 days ago
That crazy T. Swizzle is at it again. Taylor Swift hasn't recorded a video blog entry in two years, but she lifted her self-imposed moratorium after receiving an invitation from a fan to her wedding and bridal shower.
The resulting video made its way to the world via a post by the singer today on Facebook and Twitter. As Swift notes in the video blog, she couldn't make it to the actual wedding, but she's "never been to a bridal shower," so off she went.
The advantage of being Taylor Swift is not having to RSVP to bridal showers, so her appearance came as a surprise to the bride and her friends and family. "Gena has no idea that we're coming, none of her friends know we're coming, so we're going to go surprise her," Swift says.
[Related: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss Take 'Best Road Trip Ever']
Susanna Hoffs Gearing Up for Stagecoach, Shares Her Favorite Musical MemoriesCraig Rosen at Yahoo Music9 days ago
We're in the middle of Coachella madness, with weekend one in the books and weekend two coming up. The following weekend, the very same Empire Polo Club in Indio, California will play host to the country-leaning Stagecoach Festival. Some may be surprised to find Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs on the bill as a solo act. She'll be playing the Mustang Stage at 2 p.m. on April 27. In fact, just the other day, Hoffs posted on her Facebook page, "This is my kind of Manic Monday...rehearsal for Stagecoach officially starts today."
Oasis Went 'Supersonic' 20 Years Ago
Two decades ago, on April 11, 1994, the Gallagher brothers in Oasis unleashed their fury on the world with the release of their first official U.K. single, "Supersonic." Here are 11 things you should know about Oasis's early days.
1. They weren't initially a huge success.
Oasis didn't set the world on fire from the get-go. "Supersonic" only made it to No. 31 on the U.K. Singles Chart, giving it the dubious distinction of being the band's lowest peaking single. However, it keep selling, eventually exceeding sales of 215,000 to make it their 13th biggest selling single in the U.K.
2. The single fared better in the U.S.
The track was also the band's first U.S. single and received a much warmer welcome across the pond, where it peaked at No. 10 on Billboard 's Modern Rock Chart in December 1994.
3. It's held up well over the years.
Aerosmith's Tyler & Perry Release New 'Dream On' for Marathon Bombing Victims
On April 15, 2013, the Boston Marathon bombing rocked the city to its core. Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured after two bombs went off near the finish line.
The members of Aerosmith, who are so closely tied to the city they're known as "the bad boys from Boston," were among those devastated by the tragedy. They initially expressed their grief by performing "Dream On" at the Boston Strong Concert last May.
Now, frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry have recorded a new version of their earliest hit, backed by the Southern California Children's Chorus, for an ESPN special titled "Dream On: Stories From Boston's Strongest" that will air on ABC on Saturday. The hour-long special, which is part of the sports network's new "E:60" news magazine series, will also be shown on ESPN next Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the attacks.
In a snippet of the performance posted on YouTube, Tyler plays a white piano and Perry a white guitar as they're backed by the choir on a white, church-like stage.
The Late Jesse Winchester: 9 Reasons Why He Mattered
Veteran singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester died on Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Although not a household name, he was a highly respected by fellow artists. "You can't talk about the best songwriters and not include him," Bob Dylan once said.
Here are nine ways Winchester made a major impact in music.
1. He was mentored by Robbie Robertson and had some high-profile friends.
In 1967, the Louisiana native fled the U.S. for Canada to dodge the Vietnam draft. There, Robbie Robertson of the Band took him under wing and helped Winchester record his self-titled 1970 debut album. Robertson produced, played guitar, and co-wrote the song "Snow" on the album, and recruited his fellow Band-mate Levon Helm to play drums and mandolin. Todd Rundgren served as the album's engineer. Although it failed to chart in the U.S., where it was released on the fledgling Ampex label, the album reached No. 26 in Canada and went on to have a lasting legacy. Today, it's considered a classic, with its songs recorded by Joan Baez, Tom Rush, Ian Matthews, and Tim Hardin.
2. He couldn't tour the U.S., so he focused on writing songs.


text:
Lisa Niles
Submitted by Anonymous on seg, 2013-05-13 00:44.
Thanks Patrice. She was a pillar, a stalwart for truth and a woman who was ahead of her time. Looking back, I only now appreciate the frustration she must have experienced because she saw further down the road than her peers.


text:
You can also read manga online try the Golden Days manga!
You're reading Golden Days 2 online. You can try some of the related manga below or try some other manga from our manga list.
Users who read Golden Days also read Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden, legend of nereid, Saver, Ouke no Monshou, Global Garden and A Night of a Thousand Dreams.


text:
December Weekends
Sat, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 10 am – 3 pm
Sun, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 1-4 pm
Danish Christmas at the Petersen House
The Petersen House Museum will be filled with Danish Christmas decorations and traditions for the holiday season. The theme this year will be based on the Danish story, Peter's Christmas, written by J. Krohn. It is the story of a young boy's Christmas in Denmark during the late 1800s. The story begins with holiday preparations in early December and follows Peter and his family through their Christmas celebration to the Twelfth Night, the traditional end of the Danish Christmas season. Don't miss this rare opportunity to visit the Petersen House and see it at its holiday best.
Free Admission / Donations Accepted
1414 W Southern - Priest and Southern
Home | Tempe Forum | Residents | Visitors | Businesses | City Hall | Tempe 311 | My Tempe | Get Involved | Site Map
©2014 City of Tempe, AZ. All Rights Reserved. Website Design & Developed by Vision Internet


text:
This trend may make your jobs more difficult--but it may also help you design incentive programs that will be effective into the 2000s, a new era with a new generation of qualifiers. The challenge: Make your group trip feel like an individual experience. Meet the new demand head on, while still realizing your company's most important goals: fostering company loyalty, building relationships between the home office and the field, getting top producers together for product education or other training, and creating the bonds between qualifiers (and their spouses or guests) that become part of the drive to win the trip again next time. Qualifiers, meanwhile, will find themselves in the midst of a completely new kind of trip, enjoying the camaraderie of the group along with itineraries built around their individual interests and preferences.
For example, bring everyone together for a reception and dinner on the first night, then accommodate the qualifier who prefers a quiet dinner with her spouse on the second night. Sponsor a golf tournament, then accommodate the qualifier who would prefer a rental car to spend the afternoon sightseeing with his family.
1. Caribbean/ Bahamas
2. Western Europe
3. Australia/New Zealand
4. Bermuda
5. Central Europe


text:
Six Flags Magic Mountain is well known for world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions. New in 2014 and for a limited time, the popular suspended coaster, BATMAN The Ride and the celebrated wooden coaster, Colossus, are running BACKWARDS. In late spring, aspiring thrill-seekers and their families will be treated to a revitalized children's area, Bugs Bunny World, anchored by the launch of a new pint-sized coaster. The new coaster addition brings the total number of coasters in the children's area to four, more than any other U.S. theme park. A new show in the area's Carrot Club Theater will debut as well.
Other amazing attractions include Full Throttle, the world's tallest and fastest looping coaster; LEX LUTHOR: Drop of Doom, the world's tallest vertical drop ride; GREEN LANTERN: First Flight, a spinning coaster on a zigzag pattern track; Tatsu, the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster on Earth; and X2, a fifth-dimensional roller coaster that we've taken to next level with completely redesigned trains and state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects.
But we haven't forgotten our youngest guests. Within Six Flags Magic Mountain is Bugs Bunny World, a six-acre, interactive wonderland where children enjoy pint-sized thrills.
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers will become 19th roller coaster
Enter Now!


text:
In early morning trading, shares of Apple dropped down to about $437 a share, the lowest Apple has traded at in over a year. Naturally, Apple shares tanked despite reports that domestic demand for iMacs have surged nearly 32% year-over-year.
But a curious thing happened just about three hours into the trading day.
Hedge fund manager Doug Kass put out a tweet teasing the idea that Apple was going to announce a stock split on Wednesday during the company's shareholder meeting.
Surprise, surprise: it didn't take long for shares of Apple to recover, eventually closing out at $448.97, up $6.17 for the day.
And here's where things get fishy.
Shortly thereafter, with Apple trading at $449, Kass put out another tweet saying that it's about time he sell off some of his Apple shares.
Yes, "prudence" surely dictates that Kass must sell of some of his "outsized position."
I mean, it makes sense until you realize that 1 hour later Kass tweeted out that he was continuing to "pare back" as the rumor - which he effectively tweeted into existence - was baseless.
How delightfully convenient.
Now Kass writes that he sold off shares of Apple after ostensibly realizing that Apple "would require a shareholder vote to split the stock."
Doesn't it seem strange that Kass, who touts himself as a "legendary hedge fund manager" on his website, would have forgotten this oh-so-important factoid?


text:
Lucia van der Post
From the Print Edition:
Groucho Marx, Spring 93
The texture evokes silk. The warmth reminds of wool, but from an uncommon origin. The price concerns no one who understands its true worth. Like diamonds in the universe of jewels, cashmere's allure goes beyond the boundaries of normal clothes. The lovers of cashmere treasure its rare, expensive and sought-after touch, guarding the garments as they would rare gems, wearing them in public like secular vestments with a self-satisfied aloofness, and then retiring them in old age to the privacy of libraries and weekend retreats, where, until they are outgrown or faded away, each piece is protected with a tenacity only afforded cherished childhood mementos.
The finest designers today know the appeal, almost instinctively. Donna Karan, Ermenegildo Zegna, Ralph Lauren, Hermés and a host of others lace their collections with fine pieces of only the best cashmere. Suits, sweaters, jackets and other articles are meant to draw men into the lap of luxury. Blankets and shawls--yes, shoulder throws for men--provide other pleasures for the cashmere devotee. Each element insulates and wraps around the wearer and protects him against the chill of winter or the penetrating damp of a late fall rainstorm or the brisk breeze of an early spring morning--a barrier against the outside world.
For almost the first time in recent memory the price of cashmere--the finest, softest, lightest wool known to man, a premium product if ever there was one--has fallen. On the elegant mahogany shelves on the finest emporiums in the world the butter-soft sweaters stopped moving. Department stores noted for their quiet elegance became quiet as the grave. Retailers who had become accustomed to looking on their stocks of cashmere rather like a hoard of gold--a treasure house that could only go on becoming more and more valuable--were in shock. It had always seemed one of those immutable laws, unconfined by logic, that the price of cashmere could only go on going up.
What happened was almost unprecedented and largely unforeseeable. The Chinese, the largest providers of the finest cashmere in the world, decided to encourage free enterprise and decentralize distribution channels. Chaos broke out. According to Ronald Miller, chairman of Dawson International, the Scottish company which is the largest single user of cashmere in the world, "Literally hundreds of new organizations and enterprises started trading in the fiber."
Mongolian goat herds, who are the chief custodians of this precious fiber, sold whatever hair they could to whoever would pay the most. With no central body to control either quality or price, cashmere sweaters of dubious quality began to hit Western markets. As prices rocketed and quality became less reliable, consumers became wary. The Gulf War broke out, tourists stayed home, credit cards began to gather dust and sweaters remained on the shelves.
The gentlemen from China, having long lived in a carefully controlled and isolated world, misjudged the market and learned the hard way one of capitalism's most immutable rules--that the price of anything is only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it. What they found was that the world at large was not ready to pay the prices they were asking.
But devoted fans of this most delicious of fibers--the foie gras, you might say, of the fashion world--can breathe once more; order is being restored.
In China the powers-that-be have realized that the reputation of one of their biggest hard currency earners has been seriously undermined. Central control has been reasserted, quality is again being guaranteed and, the best news of all for the consumer, prices this year are already considerably down from last year.
Classic roll-neck collars selling in London's smart Burlington Arcade for £182.50 (about $280) in 1991 are £142.50 (about $217) this year; chunky three-ply ribbed sweaters which were selling at £312.50 (about $477) last year are likewise dramatically down to £245 (about $375) this year. A classic Professor Higgins cardigan which was sporting a price tag of £292..50 (about $447) can now be had for exactly £63 (about $96) less.
To understand, however, why cashmere commands such a premium price one needs to look at where the whole story began. The finest, most luxurious fibers today come from Inner Mongolia (an autonomous region within China), followed by Outer Mongolia (an autonomous republic of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), then Afghanistan and Iran.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Your shopping bag is empty
Why not give it a purpose and fill it with clothes and accessories!
The stunning detailing and fabulous fit of our women's shirts will help you stand out from the crowd this autumn.
Viewing 1 of 4
$47.00 was $140.00
$59.00 was $160.00
$69.00 was $160.00
$59.00 was $120.00
$47.00 was $120.00
We will replace or refund your purchase, whatever the condition
Get the perfect fit with our easy to use guide
Stores in New York, Washington DC and now Chicago
Humble fashion advice for struggling politicians | June 2013Nick Wheeler praises quality of Yorkshire's textiles industry | Apr 2013
2014 © copyright Charles Tyrwhitt LLP


text:
Motel 6 San Francisco Belmont
1101 Shoreway Rd, Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-1471 · Hotel Class:2 stars
Business CenterInternet AccessRestaurantSwimming Pool·
Searching for rates...
See other rates
We couldn't find rates for these dates. Try different dates or call the hotel to check availability.
See other hotels in Belmont
Business Center · Internet Access · Restaurant · Swimming Pool · Credit: Discover, Visa
Features and Amenities
Latest reviews
- 3/23/2014I requesteda room w/kitchenette.They were demolished...should have gotten the hint then...Nothing in the office...no coffee no TV.Major construction going on. The non-smoking room smelled like smo... More
Hotel 666
- 10/23/2013Good motel for the price. The staff was friendly, the rooms clean. The WiFi didn't work and the front desk staff had me call some hotline to fix it, which was kind of odd as they should have taken... More
Good Value
- 9/28/2013It was terrible. No words.When you enter a building, the first thing you see is the elevator. Scratched walls painted with a pink paint. The room is a different story. There's no shampoo in the ba... More
Motel 6 - Belmont Do not touch!
- 9/25/2013I know with Motel 6, you get what you pay for, but this place was over the top.From the moment we walked in there was an objectionable odor.They accept pets and the odor smelled like old, wet dog ... More
Stay away from Motel 6 Belmont
- 9/17/2013Family and I had to fly to California to attend a family funeral during a large city wide. The Motel 6 was the only hotel that had rooms near the San Mateo area. The front desk staff was pleasant ... More
Not my first choice
Explore more:


text:
Update: Three charged with attempted murder after Florence shooting wounds deputy
LA County Sheriffs Dept
LASD deputies meet at a command post during a search for suspects who shot a deputy Friday night in the Florence area of South Los Angeles.
Updated 2:52 p.m.:
Three of the four suspects arrested following the shooting of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Friday night have been charged with attempted murder, authorities told the Los Angeles Times.
According to the Times, the Sheriff's Department identified the three as Michael Cones, 36, and Joe Childs and Brendan Caveness, both 24.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca says the suspects detained are members of a gang "that's rather renowned for its violence."
Four suspected gang members are in custody after a Los Angeles County anti-gang deputy was wounded in a Friday night shooting in the Florence area.
The shooting took place around 9:3o p.m. last night near 81st Street and Parmalee Avenue when gang enforcement deputies from the Operation Safe Streets (OSS) Bureau approached a group of five to 10 men. As the men ran from the authorities, some of them fired at the deputies, who returned fired, according to the LASD.
Photos: Close-up views of the Hollywood sign's new paint job and facelift
The Hollywood Sign is undergoing a major new paint job and facelift for the first time in 35 years, and we got up close and personal with it. Check out our full photo gallery above.
For nearly a month now, workers have been stripping off layers upon layers of paint and graffiti slathered onto the giant sign in the Hollywood Hills over the decades.
They'll sand down the corrugated steel, apply a primer and spray on a new glossy coat of white paint. (For those who want to duplicate the color in their own homes, it's Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior Satin Acrylic Latex paint.)
The sign was first hauled up to the top of Mount Lee as an advertisement for a new land development called "Hollywoodland." In 1949, the "land" portion of the sign was taken down, leaving the shorter, more generic and now more famous nine-letter sign: "Hollywood."
Kidnapped Bank of America manager's home searched by detectives following Hollywood-style heist
NBC Los Angeles
A bomb squad robot and a member of the squad outside an East L.A. bank on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.
While police hunt for the two men accused of kidnapping a Bank of America manager and forcing her to rob the branch, detectives from the Huntington Park Police Department searched the victim's home Thursday morning for clues.
Huntington Park Police Lt. Neal Mongan said police still aren't sure why the woman was targeted and whether the men knew she was a bank manager or not. Mongan said there was no indication the kidnappers were actually in the woman's apartment at any time.
The victim was apparently kidnapped as she left for work Wednesday morning from Huntington Park and taken (or forced to drive to) the East L.A. branch she manages. The kidnappers strapped a device to the woman, telling her it was a bomb they would detonate if she didn't cooperate. The woman entered the bank's vault, took money and threw it out the back door, where the kidnappers picked it up and took off.
Could it be? Reports say Steve Nash headed to the Lakers
Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Could Steve Nash be headed to the Lakers? ESPN thinks so.
ESPN, citing anonymous sources, is reporting that Phoenix Suns' point guard Steve Nash, two-time NBA MVP is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade deal.
The sports network says an extra push from Kobe Bryant and the lure of staying near his family in Phoenix swayed Nash towards LA.
The Arizona Republic has more details, reporting L.A. will send "two first-round picks, two second-round picks and $3.1 million in exchange for signing Nash to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million."
UPDATE from AP: Nash is indeed going to the Lakers — his agent confirmed that the deal was finalized on Wednesday at about 6 p.m.


text:
Stocks closed lower for a third session, as markets remain worried the Federal Reserve may start withdrawing stimulus by curtailing bond purchases later this year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.60 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 15303.10. Procter & Gamble led the blue chips as A.G. Lafley returns as CEO. Hewlett-Packard lagged after Thursday's 17 percent surge.
The Dow still has not had a three-day losing streak this year.
The S&P 500 shed 0.91 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 1649.60. The Nasdaq edged down 0.28 points, or 0.01 percent, to finish at 3459.14. The S&P had its biggest three-day drop in over a month.
For the week, the Dow slipped 0.3 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each lost 1.1 percent.
Among S&P sectors, utilities and energy paced the declines, while staples advanced. Weak earnings weighed on retailers and the broader consumer discretionary sector, while P&G lifted staples.
"The market's been extended for quite a while," Doug Foreman, co-chief investment officer at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, said. "People have been clamoring for a correction. Maybe it started this week."
The "convenient excuse" for the pullback, Foreman said, was talk of tapering by the Fed and when they'll back off the monetary gas pedal.
Markets have become more cautious since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the Fed could start slowing liquidity injections later in the year if the economic data improves enough to warrant it. But Foreman said the Fed won't change its position until the economic recovery firmly takes hold.
(Read More: Finally, Clarity From the Fed! Or Maybe Not ...)
On Friday, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard told CNBC that low inflation was the "wild card" that needs to be solved, before the Fed can start tapering off its bond purchasing program.
"Before I am in favor of tapering I would like to see some assurance that inflation is going to move back towards target," he said.
Today's data was encouraging. U.S. durable goods orders for April rose 3.3 percent after falling 5.9 percent in March.
"The reason that U.S. equities have been going up is not really entirely liquidity. It's to do with the fact that U.S. businesses are doing quite well," Jim McCaughan, Principal Global Investors CEO, said.
(Read More: Fed's Bullard Wants Faster Inflation Before Tapering QE)
He said longer-term investors should take advantage of the short-term declines. So far this year, market pullbacks have been shallow as investors take advantage of the declines to add to positions.
Saira Malik of TIAA-CREF also isn't worried about Fed tapering. "There are a lot of strong underpinnings to support the stock market if the Fed chooses to taper," she said. Malik cited housing, equity inflows and declining stock market correlations which should mean stocks will trade more on fundamentals.
Retailers Weak
A number of retailers dropped sharply following their latest earnings reports. Shares of teen retailers Abercrombie & Fitch and Aeropostale and apparel retailer Gap all declined after their earnings reports.
Sears tumbled after reporting falling same-store sales.
In tech, Salesforce.com matched Street earnings estimates, but issued a disappointing forecast for the current quarter.
While techs closed slightly lower on the day, it's one sector Kayne Anderson Rudnick's Foreman sees opportunity over the next 12-18 months given the growth in mobile and cloud computing and the eventual recovery of enterprise tech spending.
—By CNBC's Justin Menza. Follow him on Twitter


text:
I might or might not be confused about why the size of my buffer has to be the way it is in order for my application to work. So I'll explain everything I'm thinking and you guys can tell me if I'm on the right track and/or explain it to me better. Pardon if this seems a little messy, I wrote it as if I was "thinking on paper."
my sample rate is 44100hz, stereo (16bit / 2 channel)
My application won't work with anything below 11, happens to be that BUF * 11 \~ (44100/2)!
It seems like the buffer has to be > (44100 / 2) ?Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem? I'm thinking I'm not actually sampling at 44100, but at half. (I don't think that's why though… ok new direction…)
44100*2(channels)*2(16bit)=176400 byte array… right? well… then I thought then that int32 bit value \~ 176400/4(32bit) = 44100 int32 bytes….
So then this popped in to my mind… the above could work IF you store a 16 bit value in to a 32 bit integer you get half the space used!
So 44100 / 2 = 21050 which is \~ BUF*11 which is what I need MIN for my app to work.
So did I understand this correctly? Or did I say something completely stupid?


text:
While many men might not be very good at planning for the holiday, Frank Lawrence of Amy's Flowers at 1349 Baring Blvd. in Sparks is one man who spends a lot of time thinking ahead about Cupid's yearly visit.
"Plan, plan and plan is the biggest thing," he said. "We are prepared for it by bringing in extra staff. A lot of people we've used many, many years. We have hundreds of years of experience here."
The old tale of the florist that runs out of flowers on Valentine's Day only happens to businesses that have poor planning, Lawrence said. He estimates that the volume at his store grows by 10 to 15 times in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day. To be ready, he expands his normal staff of about four people to about 15 workers. Extra hands are needed in all areas of the business, he said, from customer service to preparing bouquets to making deliveries. Despite the financial slow-down in business that has affected everyone throughout periods of recession, Lawrence said he is still planning on the February uptick in traffic.
"One of reasons we're able to be here is holidays like Valentine's Day," said Lawrence, who has owned Amy's for 17 years. "It takes years to learn to deal with that."
Celebrating 50 years in business this year is Sparks Florist. Director of internal operations Suzanne Shepherd said the florist, which has two retail stores and a large warehouse in Sparks, said the volume of business at this time is "substantial."
"Obviously it's a very good time for us," Shepherd said. "It's generally our busiest week of the year, this week and, of course, Mother's Day are our two busiest. We work really hard to get ready for this week."
Sparks Florist has expanded its fleet of delivery drivers, from its normal four vans to 32 for the Valentines Day weekend to accommodate between 3,500 and 4,000 deliveries. Shepherd said Sparks Florist started receiving a lot of its extra inventory of flowers in January, including 15,000 roses alone and lots of extra vases, balloons, stuffed animals, candy, even those little plastic picks to hold a sentimental card.
Speaking of cards, Sarah Kotell from the public relations department at Hallmark said Valentine's Day will see 152 million cards exchanged nationwide (a distant second to 1.8 billion cards at Christmas), not counting the little valentines given by children in classrooms. Kotell said industry studies have shown a trend away from purely romantic cards toward greetings that express affection towards numerous people in life.
"We're hearing that in addition to recognizing a significant other, people also want to slip a card in their child's backpack or tell mom they love them," Kotell said. "As a consequence we're seeing a lot of cards that are upbeat and genuine in tone ... things that really say, 'I love you and I'm glad you're in my life.' "
Nevadans are expected to spend about $103 each on their Valentines this year, according to Bryan Wachter, director of government affairs for the Retail Association of Nevada. That will amount to about $109 million in retail spending in the Silver State, Wachter said, a slight increase of $1 million over last year. This data comes from a survey by the National Retail Federation for the week of Jan. 10-17, broken down by Nevada's over-18 population of 1.9 million.
Unfortunately for the gentler sex, men are spending less on their women this year, according to Wachter, though they're still generally spending about double what the ladies spend: $140 each compared to about $70.
Restaurants are the biggest winners, Wachter continued, though the fact that Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday this year means good things for romantic travel, since it offers more chances for getaways over the weekend.
Lawrence and Shepherd both commented that the weekend plays a big role in the business of Valentine's Day. Shepherd said she is seeing a huge spike in deliveries to businesses set for today and is anticipating a lot of walk-in traffic as couples head out for the night on Saturday or Sunday.
"We're predicting a little bit of an increase over last year," Shepherd said of her outlook for Valentine's Day overall. "This year we have noticed an uptick in business in general over the last three or four months, maybe like 5 to 10 percent. A lot of it, too, depends what day of the week it falls on. I'm thinking Sunday is going to be a good one. We have the whole work week where we'll have deliveries to businesses and we have additional days after that."
Some people like to make their romance more engaging either with a ring or with something risque. Patty Ince, whose husband is the namesake of Robert Ince Jewelers at 550 W. Plumb Lane in Reno, said a lot of people like to get engaged on Valentine's Day and will spend anywhere from $1,200 to $30,000 on a ring.
"There's a little bit of a pop but not huge," Ince said of February business. "It can be and it has been in the last couple of years, I'd say. Last year we did a great Valentine's Day and I think this year will end up being nice."
When Valentine's Day turns into a romantic night, that's where stores like the Chocolate Walrus at 1278 S. Virginia St. in Reno come in. Store manager Suzie Chandara said her store recently had to hire one new employee to handle good business and that they double up on most items for Valentine's, particularly lingerie (mostly red, white and pink with hearts), couple's games and adult toys. Chocolate-covered strawberries made by sister company Sierra Nevada Chocolate Co. are also big right now, she said. But although this time of year is busy, the busiest for the store is Halloween.
"It's been hard at times but it depends on the day," Chandara said of business overall. "It picks up and it goes down. We're still doing good, still going strong."


text:
I'm sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, but I am new to the site, and I am still trying to find my way around.
My possible setup for a hackintosh is as follows:
Antec Sonata III Case with 500W Power Supply-SAME AS THE PART IN THE ARTICLE
ASUS P7P55D-E Pro ATX Intel Motherboard-SAME AS THE PART IN THE ARTICLE
EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 01G-P3-N959-TR Video Card-SAME AS THE PART IN THE ARTICLE
Intel Core i7-950 BX80601950 Processor - Quad Core, 8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 3.06 GHz (3.33 GHz Max Turbo), Socket B (LGA1366), 130W, Fan, Retail
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory x 2 (for a total of 8GB)-SAME AS THE PART IN THE ARTICLE
Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
LITE-ON DVD Writer - Bulk - Black SATA Model iHAS224-06 LightScribe Support-SAME AS THE PART IN THE ARTICLE
Do you all think that this would work?
Is there anything else that you would recommend me purchase (besides the OS) before I start building?


text:
$174.95 $199.95
Waterproof, durable, simple and just what you need for navigating the "Rat Race". The Navigator...
This Pack Qualifies for FREE . Please choose the Free option on the Drop...
$199.95 $219.95
This Pack Qualifies for FREE . Please choose the Free option on the Drop...
$122.95 $119.95
This Pannier Qualifies for FREE . Please choose the Free option on the Drop...
We design, build, and ship every Velo Transit cycling backpack and pannier from our workshop in Seattle, WA. Our factory showroom allows us to talk directly with fellow cyclists—your feedback guides our design decisions and help develop backpacks and bags that fit your needs.
We Are Velo Transit Video
The best warranty is a well made product.
For this reason we use the best materials available with the best construction techniques. If you wash your pack occasionally and do not drag it over pavement or throw it under a bus, you stand an excellent chance that you never have to use this warranty.
Velo Transit backpacks and panniers are made using Radio Frequency (RF) welded liners, making them 100% waterproof. The RF welding seals the seams to keep water out and is stronger than sewing. The use of internal liners allow us to design more features for the exterior, such as blinker mounts, accessory pocket attachment points, lock pockets, and internals laptop pouches. Watch the test videos and see for yourself.
Waterski Test Video
Velo Transit builds gender-specific bags and harnesses for the Urban and Commuter Series. Because one "Static size" Does Not fit all, we make backpacks in Men's Medium and Large, and Women's Small. This guarantees a comfortable and secure fit for different body types.
on orders over $50
Please choose the FREE Shipping option from the drop down menu during Checkout.
All purchases are covered by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you wish to exchange your product or receive a refund, you may do so within the 30-day cancellation period. The 30 days begin upon receipt of product and end upon receipt of returned goods at Velo Transit Customer Service Center.


text:
Bill White
6:09 PM EDT, April 17, 2013
I don't need a lot of prodding to pursue stories that involve being outdoors in the spring.
Still, I think even in lousier weather, I'd have been interested in the email I got the other day from Ron Snyder of Orefield, particularly with Earth Day coming up. The email's subject line was: "Lehigh Canal, Our National Treasure (used as a dump)."
Snyder is concerned about the section of the Lehigh Canal between the Allentown Canal Park and the first lock on the way to Bethlehem.
"I am appalled at the condition of the canal," he wrote. "It seems people use the canal as their own trash dump. I find plastic bottles, glass bottles, automobile tires, 55 gallon drums, shoes, clothes, basketballs, soccer balls and almost anything else. Also I encounter trees that were blown down or trees that are growing over the canal and making it difficult to get around.
"The last several years my daughter and I spent several days picking up trash in the canal. We would fill up the canoe in about three hours and only cover about 1 mile. It is a hopeless cause, but we do it every year.
"We have a National Treasure right here in the Lehigh Valley, but does anybody care?"
He also complained about the way the rail yard on the north side of the canal has encroached on the waterway, causing it to narrow drastically in some spots and leaving all kinds of trash behind. "The railroad discards its used iron pins, plates, screws, ties and even small pieces of track into the canal or on the bank," he wrote.
He challenged me to travel this stretch with him. So I joined Snyder last week to see what he was talking about.
We made a two-hour round trip walking tour of the area, with the canal on our left and the Lehigh River on our right. He kept up a running commentary about the problems we were seeing along the canal. Some were natural, including fallen trees and untended brush that extends well into the canal in many places. Others were decidedly unnatural.
"There's a 5-gallon bucket right there," he pointed out in one spot. "We found two 55-gallon drums submerged. We should be able to see at least one of them."
Heavy rain the night before had left the water muddy, so we couldn't see a lot of the submerged tires, drums and other trash he and his daughter had seen from their canoe. But I had no trouble seeing lots of run-of-the-mill trash — mostly bottles— and big cans, wooden ties, iron plates and other debris that apparently had been dumped from the rail yard.
In one spot not far from the lock, a tree and gathered debris blocked the entire waterway. Nearby the brush that extended well into the canal had collected an array of bottles, buckets, even what looked like a beach ball.
"This place is a historical site as far I'm concerned," he said, "and people trash it like they don't care. I can't get my mind around that, why they do something like that."
To put what we had seen in context, I called Dennis Scholl, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor outreach coordinator, whom I've worked with on a couple of other stories about the canal.
He acknowledged the problems Snyder talked about, but he said the Allentown stretch isn't unusual. The canal is a low priority for most municipalities, and he said some areas actually look worse.
"It's a situation of people having absolutely no respect for the area they use as a recreation source," he said. "It's a matter of trying to educate the public that nature is not a trash barrel." He said fishing debris is a particular problem because fishing line is so dangerous to wildlife.
Still, for him, the biggest problem with maintaining the canal is the encroachment of invasive vegetation, which not only is unsightly but crowds out the native plants that belong there. He said the canal could use a big landscaping service to come in as its angel and spend a couple of days tearing invasive brush out and removing fallen trees.
Instead, the burden of trying to maintain the canal often falls on the volunteers known as "trail tenders." Scholl said the Lehigh Valley chapter has 25-30 active volunteers, only about a dozen of whom come out regularly.
The trail tenders try to maintain ecological balance along the trail by eradicating invasive plants and replacing them with native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees, as well as performing regular cleanups and building picnic tables and other structures for trail users. You can find a schedule of their spring cleanups at the Heritage Corridor website.
"We do as much as we possibly can," Scholl said, "but we do not have enough members to keep up on the situation." He said they devote a lot of attention to preserving historic structures along the canal, including the locks, some of which are in bad shape.
At the very least, consider this a reminder to carry out whatever you bring with you when you're hiking, fishing, biking or making other use of the canal and towpath. Better yet, consider becoming a trail tender. Call 610-923-3548, ext. 225, or email firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up or for more information.
firstname.lastname@example.com 610-820-6105
Bill White's commentary appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Copyright © 2014, The Morning Call


text:
Adjustable Ride Height. Lower your Pony's stance up to 2.3" in the front and 2.5" in the rear for improved cornering and muscular good looks on the street with this KW Suspension V1 Coilover Kit.
Pre-set Damping. This V1 coil over kit features optimally pre-set rebound and compression from the factory. Using extensive driving tests KW Suspension engineers have set the dampers for the best balance between sporty driving, comfort and safety.
Application. This KW Suspension V1 Coilover Kit is designed for use on 1999-2004 coupe and convertible Mustangs, including V6, GT, Bullitt and Mach 1 models.
Mustang Fitment: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Details >>


text:
Scottish singer Emeli Sande broke the longstanding UK record for the top debut album, which has been held by The Beatles for almost 50 years, reports The Independent.
Sande's first album, Our Version of Events, is entering its 63rd consecutive week in the UK's top 10, the longest of any other before it. The record was held by The Beatles, whose album, Please Please Me, spent 62 weeks in the top 10 in 1963 and 1964.
"It feels quite surreal to even have your name mentioned in the same sentence as The Beatles," Sande said upon hearing the news. "For a record to stay there for so long it means that people have connected with it so that's how I'm enjoying celebrating this record."
The new singer, a 26-year-old former medical student, released the album in February 2012 and her career skyrocketed. Sande sang at the opening and closing of the 2012 London Olympics and won best British female artist and best album at the BRIT Awards.
Her next goal is to tackle the United States.
"I'm really excited about taking music over to the States because it's a brand new challenge. There's different formats over there so you have to understand the market, the people, you really have to take into account how massive the place is. It's a brand new adventure and it's chapter two of this whole big thing."


text:
Polyurethane Construction. Prothane bushings are made from a polyurethane material which is far superior than standard rubber. Polyurethane is unique in that it has the elasticity properties of rubber combined with the durability of metal, making it ideal for suspension bushings. Prothane polyurethane bushings will last years longer than standard rubber.
Application. This Prothane Total Mustang Bushing Kit is designed for use on all 1994 to 1998 solid axle Mustangs with stock factory control arms installed, including the V6, GT, and SVT Cobra.
Kit Includes
- Outer Tie Rod End Boots
- Front Anti-Sway Bar End Link Set
- Upper Strut Mount Bushings
- Rear Spring Isolators
- Front Spring Isolators
- Front Control Arm Bushings
- Rear Upper & Lower Control Arm Bushings
- Upper Rear Axle Bushings
- Non-Offset Steering Rack Bushings
Mustang Fitment: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Details >>


text:
Listing of links to the various recordkeeping services provided by Library and Archives Canada to Government of Canada institutions.
Regional Operations - Regional Service Centres
The Regional Service Centres (formerly known as Federal Records Centres) manage records in all media on behalf of over 200 federal government departments and agencies. Centres are located in Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.
Recordkeeping Liaison Centre
Government Records Branch
Library and Archives Canada
Telephone: 819-934-7519 or 1-866-498-1148 (toll free in Canada and the US)
Fax: 819-934-7534
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
If you take a look at our list of Maya courses, you'll see six new Maya Essentials titles designed to introduce the basics of Maya in simple installments. Together, these six courses provide a more flexible approach to learning Maya.
In the series, I cover the nuts and bolts of Maya, from the interface, modeling, and materials, to rendering and animation. This modular series is divided into six courses, each no more than an hour or two long. Start at the first course and work your way to the end, or watch one course that interests you. The Maya Essentials courses are available to watch in any order at any time, so it's your choice.
We're also exploring the Essentials format for other large software packages, so let us know what you think of this new format. Your feedback is always appreciated.
All six Maya Essentials courses:
• Maya Essentials 1: Interface and Organization
• Maya Essentials 2: Polygonal Modeling Techniques
• Maya Essentials 3: NURBS Modeling Techniques
• Maya Essentials 4: Creating Textures and Materials
• Maya Essentials 5: Animation Tools
• Maya Essentials 6: Lights and Rendering
Tags: Maya


text:
Hop on your cart, my friend, and click "BEGIN" to get this trivia game going. It's tee-time!Begin
1. During the Civil War, a kind of fortification known as a redoubt was believed to have been posted along what is now the 14th tee box at the Links at Stono Ferry. Containing cannons and manned by soldiers, this fortification was one of a link of Lowcountry coastal defenses originally under the command of what famous Southern general who went on to assume much larger responsibilities?
2. There is only one golf course on this island, one of South Carolina's best known and most popular beach retreats for generations. Which island is this?
3. The Plantation Course on Edisto Island allows players to take a penalty–free drop, even if their ball is in the middle of a fairway, if in unsafe proximity to what?
4. What major golf tournament was scheduled to be played on a course in South Carolina that had not yet been built?
5. Where was the 1991 Ryder Cup played?


text:
Suggestions for Wheat-Free CookingPublished on Sunday, 24 June 2012 12:45
- Details
- Category: Wheat
- Written by Super User
Generally, you can use any of the following for 1 cup of wheat flour:
- 7/8 cup rice flour (white or brown)
- 5/8 cup potato starch flour
- 1 cup soy flour plus1/4 cup potato starch flour
- 1 cup corn flour (if finely milled) or a scant cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1/3 cup soy flour, 1/3 cup potato flour plus 1/3 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup soy flour plus 1/2 cup potato starch flour
Cooking suggestions:
- Non-wheat flours are heavier in texture and usually need to three times as much leavener (baking soda).
- Each non-wheat flour has its own effect on a recipe. Corn flour or finely ground cornmeal is crumbly and usually needs to be mixed with another flour to hold together.
- Tapioca and potato flours are known for their holding power and my be used to replace wheat flours. Recipes that require lost of stick-together power (for example, pasta recipes), often use these "sticky" flours in addition to the main non-wheat flour.
- Oat flour is sticky but gives a chewiness to baked goods.
- Barely and rice flours are heavy but similar to wheat in flavor. They combine well with other flours in muffin recipes.
- Soy flour is heavy and should be used only in small amounts.
Alternative Choices for Wheat Flour as a Thickener in Recipes:
Use any one as a substitute for 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1-1/2 tsp. potato starch
- 1-1/2 tsp. sweet rice flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. arrowroot starch
- 1-1/2 tsp. sago (sago palm starch)
- 1-1/2 tsp. gelatin
- 2 tsp. quick-cooking tapioca flour
- 1 Tbs. white or brown rice flour
- 1 Tbs. kudzu per cup of liquid
- ½ Tbs. or 1-1/2 tsp. agar agar per cup of fluid
Suggestions for Wheat-Free dining:
- Fresh vegetable or fruit juice, fresh fruit, or fruit smoothie
- Non-wheat cereal like rice, corn, barley, rye, millet, amaranth, teff and buckwheat as a fresh-cooked whole grain
- Cream of rice, rye, barley, cream of buckwheat, and corn grits can be enjoyed either as a commercial or home preparation. You can grind any of these grains to make a fresh creamed cereal. These hot cereals can be eaten thinned with water, cow, goat, rice, soy, almond, or oat milk.
- Many wheat-free cold cereals are available at the health food store and marked as "wheat–free". These include pure rice or millet puffs, 100% oat cereals, and corn flakes/puffs.
- Pancakes, waffles, muffins, and crackers can be made using wheat-free flours or commercial baking mixes.
- Organic eggs or a vegetable omelet with wheat-free toast or almond butter on rice cakes or crackers are other ideas for breakfast variety.
Lunch and Dinner
- A basic meal of cooked low carbohydrate vegetables with beans or meat (fish, chicken, turkey, beef, etc.), grain, or root crop
- Bean soups (lentil, black bean, etc.) with cooked vegetable and leafy greens
- Stir-Fry vegetables with meat or tofu
- Seafood with wheat-free pasta
- Broiled or poached fish with root vegetables and salad
- Grain casseroles such as Indian millet with currents and sunflower seeds or roasted pecans with wild rice
- Beans dishes, such as twice-cooked beans wrapped in corn tortillas or red lentil dhal or vegetarian chili
- Poultry, such as fresh chicken-vegetable soup or baked, roasted, or stir-fry chicken with vegetables and salad
- Any meal can be spiced up with whole foods substitutes for family favorites such as baked French fries or baked sweet potato chips, vegetables with active-culture yogurt dips, or "jellos" made of agar agar or pure Knox gelatin with fruit juice.
- Japanese rice balls filled with avocado or tuna
- Trail mix with fresh nuts and seeds
- Wheat-free muffins or crackers
- Baked corn or potato chips
- Fresh fruit
- All-natural gelatin sweetened with fruit juice
- Fresh vegetables and bean dip
- Lettuce roll-ups
- Open-face sandwich on rice cakes


text: Undergrad Global Opportunities Preparing students to influence the world. CU is dedicated to expanding students' worldviews, challenging them to step out of their comfort zone, and encouraging interaction on a global scale. There are many opportunities to engage with the wide world through Cornerstone University: Study Abroad Cornerstone offers a vast array of learning programs outside the U.S. Many trips are sent from our campus every semester. In addition, we partner with international study organizations, allowing CU students to explore as they learn. Missions As followers of Christ we have been commissioned to "go into all the world..." Global Opportunities (GO) Trips are designed to get students across cultural boundaries with a kingdom purpose. If you are interested in travelling with a GO Trip team please fill out the application here.


text:
Activity Monitoring
Activity monitoring is based on body movement – telling students in a fun and easy way how active they are throughout the day. Thanks to the built-in accelerometer, the wrist units are ideal for students that want to measure their daily activity. There is no need for a chest strap. The wrist unit activates automatically when they start moving, – whether it's running, jumping, throwing, swimming, or playing.
Click on chart to enlarge
Benefits of activity monitoring include:
- 24/7 measurements of students' daily activity, and sleep time
- Instant feedback that motivates and encourages students to be active
- Allows you to create long-term reports of students' activity levels
- Allows you to objectively evaluate your students based on their performance
- Helps you teach your students the benefits of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
Activity ZonesThe Polar Activity Monitor divides all activity into five different zones and displays students' level of effort in an easy and understandable way. The more vigorously they exercise, the harder the little character works on their wrist unit. The table below shows the different zones and example activities for each.
Click on chart to enlarge


text:
UWF's new building for the School of Science and Engineering was completed for the Spring semester of 2010. Dr. Laura J. White gathered her students to share UWF with the world. This time, a team of 12 undergraduates in computer science and software engineering were assigned the task to make the new building available on the World Wide Web. We now invite you to take our Online Virtual Tour!
In 2008, a team of graduate Software Engineering students decided to document the construction of the new School of Science and Engineering building for their capstone project. The students were Charles Carnley, Patrick Cash, and Jesse Jerrel. Again, with the guidance of the Software Engineering program director, Dr. White, the team placed a camera on a utility post adjacent to the construction site where a photo was captured every 15 minutes for over 2 years! Aside from a couple of lightning strikes and power outages, we have compiled video over 20 minutes long of the construction of our brand new SSE building, available for viewing by clicking here or on the image above.


text:
Online Spiritual Consultations, Reiki Classes, Tarot Readings, Tarot Class, E-Books For Personal Growth.
Attune Yourself To Reiki Right Now...Powerful New System Shows You How.
Powerful Love Spells From A Witch With 25 Years Experience!
Complete Guide To Reading Tarot Cards, And Tarot Card Meanings. Only Tarot Program To Offer Video Training Included With The Course. Great Paying Commission Per Sale. Selling Courses With Video For This Low Of A Price Means Better Conversions.
Mara's unique fortune teller method - Cartomancy - Learn how to read ordinary playing cards and tell people's fortunes accurately, about life, love, relationships, business, money... or ask your questions for a private card reading, online.
New Product. 75% Affiliate Payment.
Nick Dutch Explains In Steps How To Go Through The Process Of Turning Your New Age Hobbies Into Real Money Making Businesses
Une Formation Complète De Tarot Intuitif En Ligne
Discover the #1 Success Secret of the Mega Wealthy Business People. Know instantly when you are on to a good or bad deal. Develop your Intuition or Gut Feeling through the ancient art of Tarot. Make the perfect decision for you every single time.
Answers are in the cards! Ask Mara to read her cards and tell your fortunes privately. Online fortune teller answers your question by reading her playing cards.